PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS...40
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS .......40
LATCH/ANCHOR ............41
REAR SEAT REMINDER .......42
TRUNK LID OPENER
(Sedan Models) ..............42
INTERNAL SAFETY TRUNK
RELEASE WITH SELF-
ILLUMINATING HANDLE
(Sedan Models) ..............43
CARGO COVER .............43
SPARE TIRE AND JACK .......44
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................45
2.0L ENGINE ................46
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN ......47
ENGINE OIL ................47
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY .......47
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY .......48
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 48
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) .............48
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM ........50
BUTTONS ..................50
TOUCHSCREEN .............52
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS .................53
VOICE RECOGNITION ........54
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS .......56
REARRANGING ICONS .......56
ADDING SHORTCUTS ........57
DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER
PROFILE...................58
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................60
MEDIA .....................61
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE ...........62
MAKING A CALL .............62
RECEIVING A CALL ..........63
TEXT MESSAGES ............64
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®
IN-VEHICLE APPS ...........65
SUBARU STARLINK®
MOBILE APP ................67
MYSUBARU ................68
MAPS (if equipped)
MAPS OVERVIEW ............69
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES ..................69
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW .................70
ENROLLMENT ..............71
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION ....72
SUBARU STARLINK
®
WI-FI HOTSPOT .............72
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................73
SOUND ....................74
PHONE ....................74
MAPS/NAVIGATION ..........75
CLOCK ....................76
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW .......79
OPERATION ................79
FUNCTIONS ................80
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS .................85
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
AND PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF SWITCHES ......86
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security(subscription required)
SOS Emergency:Press the red
“SOS” button on the overhead
console in the event of an
emergency to speak with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer
Care Advisor.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance:
Press the blue “i” button on the
overhead console or select the
“Roadside Assistance” option in
the “MySubaru” menu on the
multimedia system.
For more information, please refer to “Safety and Security Overview” on page 70 in
this Getting Started Guide or “Introduction” in your SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and
Security Owner’s Manual. Not available in all states. See retailer for details.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru; there are no forms to
complete. This service is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited
Warranty, whichever comes first. See your retailer for details and refer to the Roadside
Assistance guide in the owner’s information kit for the details on this coverage. A Subaru
Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window.
Roadside assistance helps with:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Flat tire change to install your spare
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
NOTE: Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of any laws,
or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer.
SOS and Roadside Assistance Buttons
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REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror(if equipped)
The auto-dimming function senses distracting glare
during nighttime driving and automatically dims to
eliminate the glare and preserve your vision. Press the
switch to turn auto-dimming on or off. A green LED
indicator on the switch illuminates when the function is
on.
HomeLink®5 Accessory Mirror(if equipped)
The HomeLink®5 accessory mirror provides three
buttons to replace devices such as garage door
openers, gate openers, entry door locks, security
systems, and home lighting. The “Instruments and
Controls” chapter in your Owner’s Manual provides
programming instructions, and
www.subaru.com/homelink has a helpful “how to”
video.
NOTE: HomeLink
®5 may not be compatible with some older door
openers or additional equipment may be required.
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Automatic Climate Control
Set your desired temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for
you. At any time, you can manually take control of the climate settings.
Operation in Automatic Mode1 Automatic Control Button: This system automatically controls all of the climate
system except defogging. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press the “ON/OFF” button to
turn off the system.
2 Temperature Control Dial: Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The temperature will appear on the
Multi-Function Display (MFD).
When using automatic mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. To activate:
1. Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the Multi-Function Display (MFD).
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
If you operate any of the buttons other than the “ON/OFF” button, rear window defogger
button, or the temperature control dial, the “FULL” indicator light will turn off. The “AUTO”
light will remain illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired. Press
the “AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode.
Operation in Manual Mode
3 Air Conditioner Button: Press this button to activate or deactivate the air
conditioning.
4 MAX A/C Button: Press this button for quickest cooling.
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OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
SUBARU STARLINK®Multimedia combines the radio along with the ability to connect your
phone* through Bluetooth®to the multimedia system for making calls, sending text
messages and listening to your favorite songs on your phone.
* Compatible smartphone and application required. For applications to operate, latest version of each application required. Data provided by smartphone is displayed on the Touchscreen. Some state laws
prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Smartphone apps
should only be launched when vehicle is safely parked. Your wireless carrier’s rates may apply.
Various Systems
Depending on your model and trim level there are several types of SUBARU STARLINK®
Multimedia systems. Some of the functions described in this guide will vary by system.
• 6.5-inch Multimedia
• 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus
• 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus
• 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation
BUTTONS
Radio Functions
1 Power/Volume Control
Press the power/volume
control knob to mute or
un-mute the audio and pause
playback of cache radio and
other media devices. Rotate
the knob to decrease or
increase the volume.
2Radio
Press the RADIO button to
display the AM/FM/SXM
screen. The different tuner
modes can be selected by
touching the source you want to hear.
3 Media
Press the MEDIA button to display the media screen. Select the media source you
want to hear. Connected media will display in white.
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4Tune
Rotate the knob to change the radio station or select the next track, media file, or list
item. Press the knob to choose the list item selected with the cursor. Press and hold
the knob to display the sound settings screen.
5 Seek
Press the seek up or seek down button to seek the next or previous radio frequency.
You can also use the seek up or down buttons to select different audio tracks from
media sources. Press and hold to fast-forward or rewind.
CD Player Functions (if equipped)
6Load
Insert the disc into the loading slot. The CD will automatically be drawn in and begin
playing the first track.
7 Eject
Press the Eject button on the left side of the loading slot to remove the CD from the
player.
Other Functions
8Home
Displays the Home screen apps. The Home screen allows you to customize which
apps appear and rearrange the icons in a personalized order.
9 Map (if equipped)
Displays the map and navigation features available on the screen.
10 Apps
Displays the installed apps that are available on your vehicle.
Controlling the Volume
Adjusting the Volume: Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume. The volume stays at
the level you set after an ignition cycle.
Muting the Volume: You can mute the audio system by pressing the volume knob once,
and un-mute the audio by pressing the knob again. It will un-mute automatically after an
ignition cycle.
Turning the System Off: To turn the system off, press and hold the volume knob for about
three seconds. The system remains off after an ignition cycle. Press the volume knob again
to turn the system back on.
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SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW
STARLINK®Safety and Security services* are designed to help in your time of need. These
include Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced
Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, the added convenience of Remote Engine
Start with Climate Control, and so much more.
With the SUBARU STARLINK
®system integrated into your vehicle, advanced safety and
security technology is just a button press away. The SUBARU STARLINK®experience
includes in-vehicle call center support, maintenance and diagnostic alerts as well as
remote services that keep you connected to your Subaru vehicle.
Located in the overhead console of most Subaru vehicles are the red SOS
and blue
i-button
. Both buttons link you to the SUBARU STARLINK®call centers that are
there to support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The SOS button
is for SOS Emergency Assistance.
The i-button
is for Enhanced Roadside Assistance or Concierge (if subscribed).
• Press the SOS button
for SOS Emergency Assistance.*
• Press the i-button
for Enhanced Roadside Assistance* or Concierge* (if
subscribed).*
• To cancel a SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance or a Concierge call, press and hold the same button for approximately two seconds or select the “End
Call” button if displayed on the Touchscreen.
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Manually
Use the STARLINK®Touchscreen to set the clock:
1 Press the “Home” button.
2 Select “Settings”.
3 Select “Vehicle”.
4 Select “Time/Date”.
5 Select “Mode”.
6 Select “Manual”.
7 Now adjust the time and date using the “+” and
“-” buttons. Select the check mark when finished.
For black-and-white Multi-Function Display
(MFD), use the “+” and “-” buttons next to the
clock.
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